EV Chapter 7

Chapter 7 focused on the formation of political parties and a new government. Washington was the first President of the United States, after our gain of independence and formation of a government. It wasn't until his reelection that the United States had formed two distinct political parties, the Federalists and the Republicans. The federalists later became the Democratic Party although in the beginning the Federalists were against a democracy ruling whereas Republicans believed in equality and liberty, although their support in this only obtained to Whites.  It seemed interesting to me that it took Washington so long to come out and declare which political party he was affiliated with since now days we know what party the future president is before he is even elected as president. During the 1800’s is when women started to slowly become more recognized and noticed for things other than bearing and raising children, they began to gain some more respect and in very few states were even allowed to vote.  These times were a major turning point for women; with the support from the Republican Party some women were able to gain an educational equality as well as political equality. Although some women were able to obtain a higher education outside the home there wasn't many ways for them to apply it.  It seems strange to me that although women were able to gain an education that they weren't really able to apply any of that knowledge outside of the home; it seems almost pointless to gain an education that you are unable to use and apply in your daily life.